Work to hold 15 psi of boost
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Work to hold 15 psi of boost Would this combo hold 15 psi of boost:
- ARP head studs
- O-ringed heads
- decked block
- 9.1 static compression
- Fel-Pro PT9199 head gaskets
Keith
- ARP head studs
- O-ringed heads
- decked block
- 9.1 static compression
- Fel-Pro PT9199 head gaskets
Keith
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Originally Posted by ls1290
Would this combo hold 15 psi of boost:
- ARP head studs
- O-ringed heads
- decked block
- 9.1 static compression
- Fel-Pro PT9199 head gaskets
Keith
- ARP head studs
- O-ringed heads
- decked block
- 9.1 static compression
- Fel-Pro PT9199 head gaskets
Keith
Should be fine but I think most people go with the general consenses that the GM MLS gasket will stand up fine to those conditions. I do not know with the O-ringed block and heads though. You planning on laying copper in there too?
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From: Hazard Co. Maryland
Originally Posted by ls1290
Since the heads are o-ringed, they require the graphite head gasket according to brent at TEA.
Keith
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Ahhh, that's right, now that you mention that. I do recall reading that somewhere. Honestly I think you'd be fine on just a straight head at those boost levels, unless of course you plan to go nuts later.
I'm making 18-21.5 psi with heads that are not o-ringed, with OEM MLS head gaskets for 6.0 bore. Seems like your stuff would surely handle as much or more than my combo.
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what is the gasket heigth on those fel pro gaskets?
Those are the ones that I am going to be using, however I have 5.3 heads and 8:1 pistons, so im shooting for around 8.4:1 total combo on the motor.
that should allow me to run 15-20 psi is what im hoping. and at those boost levels im hoping the power comes on as well. I do want to make the most power with the least boost though
ed
Those are the ones that I am going to be using, however I have 5.3 heads and 8:1 pistons, so im shooting for around 8.4:1 total combo on the motor.
that should allow me to run 15-20 psi is what im hoping. and at those boost levels im hoping the power comes on as well. I do want to make the most power with the least boost though
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Originally Posted by ddnspider
that amazes me when people have trouble with the heads <10#'s
ok, once in a while i'll see 2 degrees or less if the alky wasn't primed ) 
9:1 CR is usually where most people get their CR for boost cause you dont notice the lose of power when not in boost but its more boost friendly then stock.....hey Zombie what sort of scanner do you have???link or anything?
Originally Posted by ddnspider
hey Zombie what sort of scanner do you have???link or anything?
